UWM Earns R1 Status for Fourth Time

Dear Campus Community,   I am thrilled to announce that UW-Milwaukee has once again earned R1 (Research 1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning.   This is the fourth time in a row UWM has been counted among …

An update on federal action and research

To our campus community,  In the last three weeks, we’ve witnessed a whirlwind of federal actions, and that speed has come with little clarity. We, too, feel the anxiety of this uncertainty and want you to know that we are …

Welcome to the Spring Semester

I wish you all a warm welcome back from a well-deserved winter break! It is only by taking care of ourselves – and each other – that we can fulfill our mission of educating students, conducting life-changing research and serving …

UWM Wrapped – Holiday Edition

Dear Panther Family, In 2024, we opened our new chemistry building, hosted more than 350 concerts and performances and cheered for our student athletes at more than 90 home games, meets and matches. What else did we do? Watch our UWM …

Grounded in Gratitude

Dear Employees, Students and Friends, As we approach the end of our fall semester, I want to take a moment and reflect on the many positive elements that bring us all together. I feel grateful that we are united by …

Budget updates and strategic planning

Dear UWM Colleagues,  I hope your semester is off to a rewarding and energizing start. Today, I want to update you on our budget situation and the steps we are taking to strengthen our campus for the future.   Refreshed 2030 …

A Plenary Recap: Our Successes and Challenges

Dear Colleagues, Last week, I gave my annual plenary address, entitled “Preparing for Tomorrow: Strategic Changes for the Future.” If you missed it, I encourage you to watch this, so you can hear firsthand about our accomplishments over the past year …

UWM 2024 Plenary: September 12, 2024

UWM Chancellor Mark Mone addresses the university’s current challenges and opportunities and provides a roadmap to the future. View the plenary video recording For more information visit the UWM Secretary of the University website

University Financial Assessments Released

Dear Colleagues, Today, the Universities of Wisconsin released the university financial assessments for five universities, including UWM. The assessments, conducted by Deloitte as part of the UWs strategic plan, contain key data to help campuses address structural deficits, both by reducing expenses …

Welcome to a New Semester! 

Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the start of a great new academic year! Last week, I took part in one of my favorite activities on campus: Move-In Day at Sandburg. To me, nothing signals back-to-school like the organized chaos of students …